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Subtract 50/9 from 81/72

1^st number: 1 9/72, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

81/72 - 50/9 is -319/72.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   81/72 = 81 × 1/72 × 1 = 81/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   50/9 = 50 × 8/9 × 8 = 400/72
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   81/72 - 400/72 = 81 - 400/72 = -319/72

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